SOLICITATION NOTICE
41 -- Fan with Power Unit for High Speed Wind Tunnel
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 423830
— Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Area, Area Office, 1001 Holleman Drive East, College Station, Texas, 77840, United States
- ZIP Code
- 77840
- Solicitation Number
- AG-7MN1-S-10-AA09
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2010
- Point of Contact
- Michael A. Douglas, Phone: (979) 260-9480
- E-Mail Address
-
michael.douglas@ars.usda.gov
(michael.douglas@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-7MN1-S-10-AA09 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS is 423830, business size is 100 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, College Station, Texas has the need for a Fan with Power Unit for a high speed wind tunnel. The following will detail the specific requirements. Purpose: The Aerial Application Technology group is constructing a new high speed wind tunnel in College Station, TX. We are looking for a fan and power unit capable of generating air velocities of at least 220 mph through a 1 ft x 1 ft section. After the air exits the 1 ft x 1ft section, the air jet will discharge into ambient air. The fan and power unit will be mounted on a trailer so it can be moved. A diesel fuel power unit is preferred. Technical specifications for a Fan and Power Unit: 1. Capable of delivering a minimum of 20,000 cfm (Minimum air velocity of 220 mph through 1'x1' section). 2. Diesel power plant preferred. 3. Unit must be capable of variable flow from 8800-20000 acfm, preferably via power plant throttle. 4. Fan performance curves must be included with initial bid. 5. Motor/Power plant must have manual engage/disengage capability with the fan. 6. Unit must have a transition section that goes from fan outlet to a 1'x1' section. Fan outlet does not have to be a specific size. 7. Fan/power plant must be delivered as a stand-alone, ready-to-go unit. Price shall include delivery to the USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, 2771 F&B Road, College Station, TX 77845. Final delivery is required no later than 75 days after receipt of order. Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead and include descriptive literature in sufficient detail to evaluate their product against the above minimum specifications. A minimum of 3 references is required and must have received the proposed item within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233, Protest after award, and FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at; FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. The CCR is the primary Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.ccr.gov or by calling (866) 606-8220 or (334) 206-7828. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than 2:30p.m., May 5, 2010. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.
- Web Link
-
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/SPAO/AG-7MN1-S-10-AA09/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS, APMRU, 2771 F&B Road, College Station, Texas, 77845, United States
- Zip Code: 77845
- Zip Code: 77845
- Record
- SN02122288-W 20100416/100414235601-2c929576ebc136411d242c1916600461 (fbodaily.com)
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